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BLUE AGAVE MEXICAN RESTAURAUNT

Health inspection records show BLUE AGAVE MEXICAN RESTAURAUNT in AVE MARIA has 8 inspections with a food safety rating of 2.7/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

5080 ANNUNCIATION CIR SUITE 106-107, AVE MARIA 34142

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/31/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13467409

  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed cup,of employee water on the shelf above the make table, operator discarded. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in contact with dry beans in bulk in use container. Repeat Violation
  • 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed light style bug attracter above flat op grill in the prep kitchen.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing in standing water in the prep sink operator turned on the water. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in ware washing area. Repeat Violation
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed mop sink with a splitter and no vacuum breaker on the mop hose side. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 7/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10885475

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed guacamole serving dish in the bulk in use sugar container as a scoop.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled in kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on the make table in the cook line.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn on the cook line reach in cooler.
  • 08B-37-4:Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed cases of drink mix stored in the employee restroom. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dishwasher soiled with food debris on the top and sides. Repeat Violation
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in kitchen area, around prep sink and in the ware washing area. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-11-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over gallons of milk, observed raw eggs stored on top shelf above containers of milk.. Repeat Violation
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on mop sink.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed full size metal pan sitting on the hand wash sink in the dishwashing area.

Inspection Date: 2/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10782644

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled in kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dishwasher soiled with food debris on the top and sides. Repeat Violation
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet at hand wash sink next to ice machine. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef and chicken stored above ready to eat sauces in the far right reach in cooler in the prep kitchen.
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink next to mop sink with no hot running water.

Inspection Date: 1/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8895219

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust like substance on ceiling tiles and vents above cookline. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-37-4:Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed drink mixers and alcohol stored in employee restroom in kitchen area.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between wall and 3 compartment sink.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dishwasher soiled with food debris on the top and sides.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris in kitchen area.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at hand wash sink next to ice machine.
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink next to mop sink with no working hot water.

Inspection Date: 9/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8735628

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled in the kitchen area.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in direct contact with ice at the servers station next to the fountain soda dispenser as well as at the front main bar area.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp thawing in standing water at 32F in the prep sink. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs above unwashed cilantro and carrots in stand up right most reach in cooler in the prep kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for,some employees.

Inspection Date: 5/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8674973

  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-17: Observed proof of food handler training for some employees. Isai Ramirez ServSafe 11-25-23 food handler Ruby Garcia ServSafe 3-20-2021 CFM Juana Cruz 9-1-23;ServSafe CFM Allan Garcia 11-6-2021 CFM **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 5/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8672348

  • 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 4 small flying insects in kitchen area, observed over 25 dead insects in glue tape trap above food prep area Warning
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered trash receptacle in ladies rest room. Warning
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed open can of soda on prep make table during service. Operator removed can of soda. Warning
  • 35B-08-4:Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed over 25 dead flies in sticky tape trap hanging above food prep area. Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on handle of reach in low boy drawers on the cook line. Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed tortillas in top left side of left make table not in a covered container. Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed tube of ground beef thawing in bucket at room temperature, operator placed bucket in prep sink with cold running water. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed soiled wiping cloths stored in bucket on floor with no sanitizing solution. Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 small flying insects in kitchen area, observed over 25 dead insects in glue tape trap above food prep area Warning
  • 08A-08-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp store in same container as cooked shrimp, educated operator regarding proper holding separation for cooked and raw products. Operator removed shrimp container to cook all shrimp to 145F or above. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef steaks stored above cooked ready to eat sauces in reach in freezer steaks not in original packaging. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty washing cloths stored in hand wash sink. Warning
  • 16-32-5:Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed no test kit available for chlorine or quaternary sanitizer at time of inspections. Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Inspection Date: 2/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8566624

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed